Picnic Shelter Reservations

Columbia Parks and Recreation provides many options for hosting your private party, reunion, company meeting, wedding, or wedding reception. Many outdoor picnic shelters, indoor facilities, and outdoor venues are available for reservation by the public. Neighborhood picnic shelters are not reservable, but are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservation Information

Several of the City's picnic shelters
and facilities are available for reservation. Choose a date, time,
and facility, then call the administrative office at 573-874-7460 or come downtown to the Gentry Building, 1 S 7th Street, to make a reservation. Payment is due when reservation is made. The following policies
apply to reservations:

Shelters and facilities may be reserved up to 364 days in advance
of the desired date.

Shelter and indoor facility reservation fees are due at the time of reservation.
Phone reservations may be paid with a Visa, Mastercard or Discover credit or
debit card.

A permit will be issued and must be with you
during the use of the shelter or facility, as proof of your
reservation.

Reservation fees are not refundable. Shelter
reservations can be transferred to another available
date or shelter up to 14 days prior to the original reservation
date. Reservations are not refundable due to weather.

Some events require a Park or Shelter Special
Use Permit in addition to a shelter reservation.
See Special
Use Permits to see if your event meets the
criteria.

Park restrooms are closed between October 15
and April 15, except for selected restrooms that are open year round at Stephens Lake Park, Cosmo Park, Cosmo-Bethel Park, and MKT Trail.

Reservation times may be in the following time range: 9:00am - park closing hours. Shelters only have one reservation per day with the exception of Cosmo Park, please see fee chart below.

Trash is emptied and shelters are cleaned in
the early morning hours. Therefore, it is possible
other park users may use the shelter before rental
party arrives. Shelter reservations guarantee use
of the shelter only - no other conditions implied.

Indoor Facility Reservation Choices and Prices

The indoor facilities below are available for rental when not in use for recreation programs or classes. These infoor rental options can make a great wedding venue or an ideal location for reunions, receptions, company meetings,
and private parties.

Click on facility name to view facility and additional information.
Click on park name to go to that park's web page.

Non-reservable Park Shelter Information

If a reservable shelter is not available
on your event date, you may use the non-reservable
shelters in one of the neighborhood parks, Douglass
Park, Grindstone Nature Area, or Indian Hills Park.
These shelters can be used by the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that there
are no parking lots or restrooms provided in neighborhood parks.

Click on shelter name to view shelter and
additional information.Click on park name to go to that park's web page.